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Towen Mountain, Qld, Au

Towen Mountain, Qld, Au

Australia

Australia

Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia

Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Qld

Malaga

General Manager / Sales Manager for a successful retail/wholesale operation. Servicing over 800 satisfied clients from engineering, hydraulic, mining, manufacturing, retail, local government and many more industries.

Churchlands, Western Australia, Australia

Full management of a FMCG supermarket and external kitchens exceeding 150 employees and $25m in turnover.Achievements of note:-Introduced new inventory control systems to reduce waste and excessive over ordering, working on a JIT inventory model.Took staff from an enterprise bargaining agreement to award conditions saving 000's each year.Designed, planned and overseen refurbishment of cooling system and installation of new deli section in store.Re-costed and employed… Show more Full management of a FMCG supermarket and external kitchens exceeding 150 employees and $25m in turnover.Achievements of note:-Introduced new inventory control systems to reduce waste and excessive over ordering, working on a JIT inventory model.Took staff from an enterprise bargaining agreement to award conditions saving 000's each year.Designed, planned and overseen refurbishment of cooling system and installation of new deli section in store.Re-costed and employed contractors to refurbish store appearance with immediate savings of over $50k.Cycled out all old staff (friends of family) and employed qualified persons into specialist roles.Instigated, managed and promoted job descriptions, employee evaluations and feedback, whilst providing the staff with all the tools and training to allow them to succeed. Show less

Encompassed into this role was the accounting management of 9 retail stores and 2 warehouse located throughout Australia.This role also included carrying out internal audits on all company stores and warehouses to ensure that they all comply with all Company procedures and Accounting standards. A full list of the positions duties are listed below to give a clearer picture of the current position that I was employed, and the duties that I was responsible.Critical… Show more Encompassed into this role was the accounting management of 9 retail stores and 2 warehouse located throughout Australia.This role also included carrying out internal audits on all company stores and warehouses to ensure that they all comply with all Company procedures and Accounting standards. A full list of the positions duties are listed below to give a clearer picture of the current position that I was employed, and the duties that I was responsible.Critical Achievement Areas. Control, reconciliation and accurate reporting of all company accounts.Ensuring that the ongoing financial health of the company is always maintained and profitability is maximized through astute business practices.Ensuring that all business activities are conducted within the bounds of statutory and ethical requirements.Ensuring that accounts payable and receivable functions are carried out accurately and within the required time frames.To recommend, where necessary, procedural improvements geared to increasing the bottom line profitability and operational efficiency of the accounting and administration aspects of the company.Principal DutiesManage and develop the finance support staffCarrying out all financial transactions accurately and within the required time frames.Control, reconciliation and accurate reporting of all company accounts.Preparation of monthly and year end accounts and board documentation.Preparation of monthly BAS statement, FBT and payroll tax returns.Ensuring accurate and timely billing and collection of transactions relating to the group import program.Budgeting and forecasting.Supervision of Office payroll and maintenance of employee records.Debtor and creditor control.Daily liaison with retail Franchisees.Maintenance of the Company Asset registerUnfortunately with the downturn of the economy Bedshed was forced to close most of their company stores resulting in my involuntary redundancy. Show less

I was employed by the chamber as their asst accountant performing all the day to day running of all accounting books, general ledger systems, assisting and training new and existing portfolio officers and Executive officers to use budgeting and purchasing systems.I was headhunted by Bedshed to take over there accounting, payroll, administration departments.

I have been working at a variety of enterprises to identify numerous business problems and instigate solutions, saving money and establishing systems for the future benefit of those companies.

Administration Manager / Accountant for $5m + Business, with over 25 staff.

Diploma In Accounting, Accounting

School Certificate, Economics